A method that pairs the undesirable sexual behavior with a stimulus such as a harmless but painful electric shock or a nausea-inducing chemical) is __________.

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Aversion therapy is a form of psychological treatment in which the patient is exposed to a stimulus while simultaneously being subjected to some form of discomfort. This method is designed to cause the patient to associate the stimulus with unpleasant or painful sensations, with the aim of reducing or eliminating the undesirable behavior.

A Method That Pairs the Undesirable Sexual Behavior with a Stimulus